Derbyshire Wayfarer validity

[MadMarsupial]

More developments re the Derbyshire Wayfarer.
First the scratch card Wayfarer tickets are still available from Tourist Information Offices ( TIO ) and I bought one today. However, I was told they going over to a "smartcard" cost £1 - they had the cards but no leaflet yet to explain. The Derbyshire CC website https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/trans...rer/the-derbyshire-wayfarer-rover-ticket.aspx
refers you to the Travel Master website. https://www.sytravelmaster.com/
The Travel Master website indicates that their standard "smartcard" can be used to buy Wayfarers but you can buy a special Derbyshire "smartcard" with a pretty piccy of Derbyshire on it - which presumably was what Buxton TIO had. However, the Travel Master website makes it clear that only the bus only Wayfarer can be purchased from them.
There hasn't been any publicity about this but it looks like the Bus Wayfarer can be bought using Travel Master but it is still scratch card only for the train ticket. Also the TIO cannot add credit to the "smart card". Not easy to work out what is going on.

 

[sheff1]

I notice the latest update of the Derbyshire CC website states that tickets cannot be bought on-board trains or from station ticket machines whereas I believe both are possible (I think only from Northern TVMs in the latter case though) ........ unless something has changed recently - can anyone confirm ?

 

[Bungle965]

I notice the latest update of the Derbyshire CC website states that tickets cannot be bought on-board trains or from station ticket machines whereas I believe both are possible (I think only from Northern TVMs in the latter case though) ........ unless something has changed recently - can anyone confirm ?

Perfectly possible to still be issued from on-board TIS yes.

 

[MadMarsupial]

Based on a sample size of 1 ( Glossop Station Ticket Machine - which I know isn't even covered by the Wayfarer ) Northern TVMs are still selling the train Wayfarer. All species were available i.e. standard, senior/concessionary, group and even the Nottingham inclusive Wayfarer.

 

[Haywain]

I notice the latest update of the Derbyshire CC website states that tickets cannot be bought on-board trains or from station ticket machines whereas I believe both are possible (I think only from Northern TVMs in the latter case though)

It may be felt that it's best to say this (about ticket machines) to avoid confusion, with much of the area not having Northern TVMs.

 

[tram21]

Hello,

I'm hoping to buy a (group) Derbyshire Wayfarer on Sunday starting from Alfreton, but the ticket office opens after my first train- am I correct in thinking that I need to buy a single for all passengers for the first section of my journey (Alfreton to Sheffield) from the TVM, and then buy the wayfarer from the guard or easier, the ticket office at Sheffield, where I will get my single 'refunded' in exchange for a Wayfarer?

 

[LowLevel]

Hello,

I'm hoping to buy a (group) Derbyshire Wayfarer on Sunday starting from Alfreton, but the ticket office opens after my first train- am I correct in thinking that I need to buy a single for all passengers for the first section of my journey (Alfreton to Sheffield) from the TVM, and then buy the wayfarer from the guard or easier, the ticket office at Sheffield, where I will get my single 'refunded' in exchange for a Wayfarer?

Just ask the guard on boarding if they can sell you a group wayfarer, and if for any reason they can't get it at Sheffield. Getting part payment of tickets refunded is more hassle than it's worth.

The code on an onboard machine is WAZ for the group version to make life a bit easier for you.

 

[unlevel42]

Hello,

I'm hoping to buy a (group) Derbyshire Wayfarer on Sunday starting from Alfreton, but the ticket office opens after my first train- am I correct in thinking that I need to buy a single for all passengers for the first section of my journey (Alfreton to Sheffield) from the TVM, and then buy the wayfarer from the guard or easier, the ticket office at Sheffield, where I will get my single 'refunded' in exchange for a Wayfarer?

Get on a bus on Sunday, buy, and get off.


Go to one of these on Saturday and buy in advance

• tourist information centres in Bakewell, Buxton, Castleton, Chesterfield, Derby, Edale and Swadlincote
• the bus travel office at Derby Bus Station
• New Mills Heritage Centre
• Redfern's Cottage Museum, Uttoxeter
• libraries in Alfreton, Ashbourne, Belper, Dronfield, Glossop, Heanor, Ilkeston, Long Eaton, Matlock, Melbourne, Swadlincote

.

 

[tram21]

libraries in Alfreton, Ashbourne, Belper, Dronfield, Glossop, Heanor, Ilkeston, Long Eaton, Matlock, Melbourne, Swadlincote

Thank you- does anyone have any experience of buying a wayfarer from a Derbyshire library? Is it straightforward?

 

[Llandudno]

Thank you- does anyone have any experience of buying a wayfarer from a Derbyshire library? Is it straightforward?

Yes it is straightforward buying them from a library, but some libraries are cash only….!

 

[tram21]

Yes it is straightforward buying them from a library, but some libraries are cash only….!

Thank you, I bought a scratchcard one from Long Eaton library today, and it was cash only, so a heads up to anyone!